Badkar Valfisk Leksak
Badkar Valfisk Leksak was recalled on 30 June 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00088/23. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solders on the PCB and the engine have excessive concentrations of lead (measured values: up to 64.
| Alert Number | INFO/00088/23 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 30 June 2023 |
Risk Description
The solders on the PCB and the engine have excessive concentrations of lead (measured values: up to 64.6% and 71.5% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment.The solders on the engine have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: up to 0.13% by weight).Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
An electric toy whale made out of hard plastic. The product is sold online.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Badkar Valfisk Leksak.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.